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Buffalo Bills: Tre’Davious White is the NFL’s next big star

By Luke Parrish

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 17: Tre'Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with teammates after a game winning interception against Miami Dolphins on December 17, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 17: Tre'Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with teammates after a game winning interception against Miami Dolphins on December 17, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 11: Henry Anderson #96 of the New York Jets attempts to block Tre’Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 11: Henry Anderson #96 of the New York Jets attempts to block Tre’Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

How White will gain star status

Defensive players have a difficult time becoming household names, just ask Kevin Byard. Recognition is typically reserved for sack leaders and hard-hitters. For cornerbacks, the key is confidence and demeanor. Richard Sherman, Jalen Ramsey, and countless others use trash talk and the mental side of the game to boost their presence.

Tre’Davious White carries himself in a similar fashion on the field. He celebrates after a stop in the run game or a pass breakup. Some call it arrogant, I call it exciting. Getting in his opponents’ heads will continue to do wonders. White isn’t afraid of a challenge. Defensive backs are tasked with one of the toughest jobs in the game: stopping elite wide receivers.

He has the respect of his peers. They are fully aware of what he brings to his table. White has been a consistent force on the Bills defense for two years and that doesn’t seem to be changing any time soon. The Bills have one of the stingiest defenses in the NFL. Another year near the top in passing defense certainly cannot hurt White’s stardom.

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I expect teams to continue to stay away from White on the outside this season. There are serious question marks regarding the other cornerback spots in Buffalo. White will likely shadow the best receiver each team has to offer. If he locks down the best of the best, he will become a popular player. Common fans better get on board now while there is room on the ship.

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